Ricardo Serrano-Padial is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at the Lebow College of Business, Drexel University. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of California-San Diego and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2007 to 2015 before joining Drexel in 2015. Research Interests: His work lies at the intersection of information economics, behavioral economics, and financial theory. He investigates how informational asymmetries affect credit markets, how heterogeneous beliefs influence asset pricing, and how coordination failures emerge in diverse economies. His research combines theoretical modeling with empirical and experimental approaches to address real-world economic phenomena such as credit crunches, asset pricing anomalies, and financial fragility. Publication Trends: His recent publications span top-tier journals including the American Economic Review , Journal of Economic Theory , and Review of Economic Studies . The articles reflect a consistent focus on information-driven market behavior, enforcement mechanisms in financial contracts, and behavioral foundations of economic decisions. Key themes include belief formation, market inefficiencies, and institutional impacts on individual outcomes. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant information is listed, his collaborative work with researchers like Lukasz Drozd and Catalina Amuedo-Dorantes suggests active research engagement and potential mentorship roles. His interdisciplinary methodology indicates likely involvement in funded research projects, though specific details are not available. Labs and Teams: No dedicated lab or research team is mentioned in the provided content. However, his affiliation with the School of Economics at Drexel suggests integration within broader research initiatives in economic theory and behavioral finance.





